- Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT, Financial) has sold an EmuCore reservoir computer to a major automotive manufacturer.
- The EmuCore device offers energy-efficient machine learning capabilities, particularly for AI model training.
- This transaction marks an important entry into the automotive sector for specialized computing technologies.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT), an innovator in quantum optics and photonics technology, has announced the sale and delivery of its EmuCore reservoir computer to an unnamed major automotive manufacturer. The device will be utilized for research and development purposes, marking a significant step for QCi in penetrating the competitive automotive technology market.
The EmuCore device is engineered on a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), addressing complex challenges such as time series prediction and image recognition with notable energy efficiency. It serves as a validation platform for evaluating the potential of QCi's advanced PCIe-based photonic reservoir computing units, anticipated to deliver superior performance per watt, especially in AI-driven, sensor-rich environments.
This transaction demonstrates the increasing demand for QCi's reservoir computing technologies and their application in diverse markets. Dr. William McGann, Chief Executive Officer of QCi, expressed excitement over this development, noting its significance in real-world validation of their technology. As QCi moves forward, this strategic sale will likely pave the way for broader adoption and implementation of their quantum-inspired solutions in various sectors.
